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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by wuze, Nov 19, 2009.

  1. Nov 19, 2009
    wuze

    wuze lost in austria

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    hi
    what is the most flexiblest suspension 2-3" for my 68cj5?
    i have the heavy duty springs in the rear and they do not move:cry:

    i like when my car crawls over something, i plan at least 100:1 crawl ratio.
    this is what i had in my tj 2.5l, here a video
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taDxJLQKYgY

    thx gerald
     
    wuze, Nov 19, 2009
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  2. Nov 20, 2009
    SkysTheLimit

    SkysTheLimit Member

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    I would say the Rubicon Express 2.5" lift springs, but convert to the wider YJ springs, they flex better. Some fab involved for shackels and hangers and whatnot, but I'd say converting to those R.E. 2.5" YJ lift springs is your best bet.
     
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  3. Nov 20, 2009
    betty_ford_79

    betty_ford_79 New Member

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    Take a look at this - looks kind of interesting:
    http://www.holbrookspecialties.com/longleaf.htm

    Nice and flexy. I don't know much more about them than that. I ended up installing a Pro-Comp 2.5" lift in my '55. Not so flexy but it was easy to install and didn't require new hangers.
     
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  4. Nov 20, 2009
    wuze

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    wow, i love the longleaves:)

    its the same work as the yj spring swap i think.

    here they want 1300€ from me for the rubicon or skyjacker kit.

    thanks gerald
     
    wuze, Nov 20, 2009
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  5. Nov 20, 2009
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Each of the kits above require some fab work. If you want a strictly bolt-on solution, look into the Skyjacker Softride springs in the 2 - 2.5" lift. These springs flex well and give a softer ride than other bolt-on spring sets. They will tend to sag a bit after a year or so, especially if your rig is heavier than stock. That happened on my '71, and I compensated by running slightly longer shackles after the sag set in.
    The flex remained superb.
     
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  6. Nov 20, 2009
    nickmil

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    The Holbrook springs are actually less work than doing the YJ conversion as you only add one spring hanger to each spring and don't have to change/modify spring mounts on the axle. Well, you don't HAVE to change or modify the spring mounts on the axle with the YJ leaves but they are wider the the mounts really should be changed.
     
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  7. Nov 20, 2009
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    Install time for the Holbrooks < half a day. The longest part was drilling through the frame to test fit with bolts before burning them in.

    Love them - will do them again...
     
    Warloch, Nov 20, 2009
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    davistroy

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  9. Nov 20, 2009
    wuze

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    in what jeep you have them?
    and do you ave any pictures after the install?


    gerald
     
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  10. Nov 20, 2009
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    The red on as my avitar - warloch.com to see more of it with them on and 33's
     
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  11. Dec 5, 2009
    wuze

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    thx guys:D

    but i wait since over a week or so to get
    a mail back from holbrooks :?


    gerald
     
    wuze, Dec 5, 2009
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  12. Dec 12, 2009
    sbu22

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    I'm considering the Rocky Road YJ conversion (http://www.rocky-road.com/cj-to-yj.html) for my 60 CJ5. Not looking for lift, just a replacement for the immovable (read rigid) stock springs. Anyone have any experience with this setup?
     
    sbu22, Dec 12, 2009
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  13. Dec 13, 2009
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Holbrook's, (Ed. Gary, and David) are very old school and aren't super computer savvy. Be patient. Some of the best shops are the old-school ones who don't do computer stuff well. I'd send them another e-mail or you can call them at 503-655-4747. I understand you are across a very large pond however. :beer:
     
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  14. Dec 14, 2009
    wuze

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    thanks for the info, i will send them another mail:)
    calling is not so easy with my bad english :cry:

    gerald
     
    wuze, Dec 14, 2009
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    nickmil

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    I think you are doing very well!
     
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  16. Dec 14, 2009
    wuze

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    thx
    but writing is much easyer than speaking on the phone:(

    gerald
     
    wuze, Dec 14, 2009
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